Audi RS3 8V or Audi RS3 8Y? They're two generations of the same car. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Audi RS3 8V | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2015–2020 | 2021– (Sportback and Saloon) |
| Engine | 2.5 TFSI EA855 EVO | 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder (EA855 evo) |
| Stock power | 394 hp / 354 lb-ft (US, 2017+) | 401 hp / 369 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Audi RS3 8V | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 394 hp | 401 hp |
| Stage 1 | 459–542 hp | 446–561 hp |
| Stage 2 | 493–574 hp | 467–565 hp |
| Stage 3 | 700+ hp | 585–613 hp |
| Stage 4 | 800+ hp | 650–800+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi RS3 8V | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | — | APR $1,200 plus a $1,000 unlock; Unitronic's unlock alone $560 (software through dealers); plug-in modules €479–€609 (RaceChip), $679 (JB4) and $1,499–$1,949 (MTM); HGP €5,800 and ABT Power S €6,090 including VAT. |
| Stage 2 | — | APR $1,300 plus the unlock; HGP €8,500 plus €1,000 fitting; ABT Power R €9,151 including VAT. |
| Stage 3 | — | HGP turbo kits €13,500–€15,500 plus €1,500 fitting; the TTE600 turbo alone €1,791 before VAT. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Audi RS3 8V reaches 800+ hp and the Audi RS3 8Y 650–800+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi RS3 8V guide
- The Audi RS3 8Y guide
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